Trump Threatens FCC Action Against NBC Host Over Endorsement Remarks

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will report NBC journalist Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for what he called a "purposeful inaccuracy" in her description of his endorsement record. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump accused Welker, the host of NBC's "Meet the Press," of stating that he had "mixed results" in endorsing candidates, despite what he claimed were high win rates for his picks in recent Senate and House races.

Trump specifically cited the victories of Darline Graham and Mike Mazzei, asserting that his endorsed candidates have won 100% of Senate races and 98% of House races. He wrote that Welker would be reported to the FCC for "rebuke or punishment," adding that she is "not the only one" facing such action. NBC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The threat is the latest in a series of aggressive moves by Trump against news organizations he perceives as critical of him or his administration. He has repeatedly urged broadcasters to drop programs he dislikes. Earlier this month, ABC and its parent company Disney sued the FCC to block an early review of licenses for eight ABC stations, arguing that the administration is attempting to punish the network over its content. Trump has also pressed the FCC on multiple occasions to revoke ABC's licenses.

The FCC is currently investigating NBC-parent Comcast's relationships with its local broadcast affiliates, part of a broader probe into major U.S. broadcasters. Broadcast stations require FCC licenses to use public airwaves, and while license revocations are rare, critics warn that the threat of losing a license could pressure outlets and raise concerns about government interference in editorial decisions.